Hi I'm Ben, a Bay Area kid living in Los Angeles.

Here's a little about myself

I’m currently a student at the Iovine & Young Academy at USC, studying Arts,
Technology, and the Business of Innovation. It is there that I am honing my skills
in software development, graphic design, motion graphics, business venture, and more. My greatest involvements
on campus are with Lavalab, a student-run incubator program and SparkSC, a club devoted to promoting and spreading
entrepreneurship around LA.

Leadership

Summer jobs in software development and counseling, as well as years of experience in organizations
built around service, have strengthened my skills in public speaking, group
command, and core efficiency.

Ben was and still is a great influence on the campus of Saint Mary’s,
as he was an excellent role model who built his relationships around mutual respect and
belief in one another. The belief in those who follow you is a greater motivator than any
form of reprimand, and Ben used it wisely.

- Brother David Caretti

Graphic & Web Design

I have spent several years now experimenting with web design, gaining experience
with raw HTML and CSS, as well as SASS and Stylus. This culminated in the creation
of Formation, which I and one other student created during our Senior year in
High School, leading to the Senior Project distinction award.

Entrepreneurship

Changeup, when brought to fruition, will the be the marketplace where app developer
meets non-profit. This intersection will help bridge the gap between developed and
developing countries without circumventing capitalism. It is the realistic approach
to modern global economics.

I'm building a new personal site!

In the mean time, check out a few pieces from my portfolio below.

Here are how my skills stack up

To the average high school graduate

Below I will attempt to demonstrate where some of my skills rest. I have created some graphs to visualize them, and their numbers are my interpretation of how they would stack up to other high school graduates.

Web Development

I have worked with several companies on multiple projects including web development tools, primarily HTML, CSS, and Javascript. My work on projects like Formation, Zclean, and Benstanfield.io (this very site)
have required mostly proficiency in HTML and CSS, but allowed for plentiful exposure to JS.

Adobe Suite

Though most of my time in Adobe CC has been spent with Illustrator, I have also paired it with InDesign, Photoshop, and After Effects to create more wholesome products. This has ranged from logo design and site branding to gif animations and magazine layout.

Need something made?

Here's what I can do for you

You might be starting your own business, website or personal project and need a name and
face to your brand. Or maybe you need a few graphics to get your point across. Regardless, I can help you.

Brand Identity

I have worked with several companies on multiple projects including web development tools, primarily HTML, CSS, and Javascript. My work on projects like Formation, Zclean, and Benstanfield.io (this very site)
have required mostly proficiency in HTML and CSS, but allowed for plentiful exposure to JS.

Web Design

I have worked with several companies on multiple projects including web development tools, primarily HTML, CSS, and Javascript. My work on projects like Formation, Zclean, and Benstanfield.io (this very site)
have required mostly proficiency in HTML and CSS, but allowed for plentiful exposure to JS.